Public Administration Intern - 2025 Local Government Summer Internship
The MORPC Local Government Summer Internship Program provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain practical work experience with a local government within MORPC’s 15-county region to prepare them for possible careers in public service. MORPC coordinates the recruitment and placement of students to match each host’s request; hosts make the final hiring decision and provide an hourly wage. Interns work for a host for a minimum of 16 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week for a 10- to 14-week period, which means there are both part-time and full-time positions available. The summer 2025 internship program will begin on May 13th and will end on August 15th.
Interns gain applicable knowledge to enhance classroom learning by working with current government professionals throughout Central Ohio and acquire insights into the services provided by a regional planning commission. Interns also can attend monthly commission meetings as well as special MORPC-sponsored events and are paired with a MORPC staff member to serve as their mentor during the summer internship program.
Examples of Duties
Previous Public Administration interns have gained experience using ArcGIS, Legistar, PDF Exchange, Municode, Microsoft 365, and other software programs on the job. Specific past assignments include:
• Leading a park redevelopment project and applying for grants to help fund said project
• Assisting with a local government’s stakeholder engagement process by creating a community survey to send out to residents and collect feedback on for the planning process
• Collecting and analyzing residential data
• Planning and creating materials for engagement events within a community, such as the City of Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
• Conducting research for a community center solar panel project, funding and availability of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for city fleets, and sustainable period product suppliers for government buildings
• Presenting summaries to City Council on proposed updates to City Code
Typical Qualifications
Students must meet the following requirements:
• 30 hours of completed college coursework
• Interest in public service careers
• GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred)
• Legally eligible to work in the USA
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Attend a Central Ohio college OR attend other college and have access to local housing
Supplemental Information
All MORPC internships are paid! Pay ranges between $15 to $20 per hour depending on the host.
Additional benefits include practical work experience, mentorship, and exposure to services offered by a regional planning commission.
MORPC is an EOE/AAP employer. Please apply online at http://www.morpc.org/careers/ or you may mail a resume to:
MORPC Attn: GA-10-24/25
111 Liberty St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
No phone calls please.
Agency
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Address
111 Liberty St
Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
614-228-2663
614-228-2663
Website